Journal of the Pocono Plateau, May 21–June 3, 2020 by canwinjournal

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Tunkhannock Township extends property tax discount date by Jeanine Hofbauer As Act 15 of 2020, signed into law April 20, increased empowerment of local government authorities during COVID 19, Tunkhannock Township supervisors took

measures to extend taxing leniency for residents, announcing new deadlines at their May 13 meeting. Resolution 2020291 was passed unanimously allowing municipal real estate property tax discount rates to go from April 30 to no later

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than August 31, 2020. Late penalty fees are waived if paid in full by December 31, 2020. The resolution applies to municipal taxes, not school property taxes. Inquiries were directed to the local tax collector regarding payments sent in prior to this notification. Contact information is provided on tax billing statements. Supervisors’ chair Fran De Piano stated, “We will continue to do anything we can to help our residents out.” Pocono Organics Land Development plans received conditional approval after noting the 380-acre USDA certified organic farm, poised to be the largest in North America, reserved the right not to comply with Landscape Ordinance parameters as variances in the future may be permitted. Located across from Pocono Raceway at 1015 Long Pond Road, the regenerative organic farm is now accepting orders online at PoconoOrganics.com for barnside pickup. Sharing future potential plans, Pocono Organics social media marketing manager Sash Hickey mentioned ideas for a mobile farmer’s market, events at the farm, and home gardening and cooking classes. Approval was granted for proposed Subdivision and Land Development plans for Dollar General on Route 115. See TUNKHANNOCK TWP, page 16

Pocono Raceway to host 2020 PMSD graduation by Jeanine Hofbauer It’s official — a May 6 unanimous vote by the school board set the wheels in motion introducing Pocono Mountain School District’s Class of 2020 to a unique solution for graduation ceremonies at Pocono Raceway. Faced with uncertainty about if and how students would be able to hold a traditional ceremony due to COVID-19 social distancing, the district announced East High School will have a celebration June 19, and West High School on June 20.

West Principal Mark Wade noted that while announcements of neighboring district North Pocono’s plans flooded media channels, PMSD had already been in talks with Raceway officials and Student Government advisors. East High School Principal Michael Jones added that “Giving it [Class of 2020 graduation] the due recognition that it deserves,” had been a top priority. Raceway senior director of marketing and analytics Ricky Durst explained how the See PMSD, page 2

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Coolbaugh Township DPW on the road to re-covering by Jeanine Hofbauer

Keeping infrastructure a priority, Coolbaugh Township supervisors shared details on re-covering township roads, moving forward with 2020 paving project plans May 7. Hanson Aggregate’s low bid of $441,549.50 was approved following discussion. Bids ranged from a high of $556,115. Supervisors had budgeted $489,200 so the results will allow for additional roads to be done with funds from Liquid Fuels. Carriage Lane, Avon Circle, Viceroy Circle, Belvedere Road, Kensington Drive, Trafalgar Road, Lewis Crown Drive, Lake Road, Ryans Road, Evergreen Circle, Commerce Street, Sussex Drive and Goodwin Street can expect work to Photos courtesy Tomas Keane

proceed in the near future. Current obligations totaling $297,671.89 were approved for payment, from the general fund, $291,624.27, and from the sewer fund, $6,047.62. Attending the Zoom online meeting were supervisors Bill Weimer, Alma Ruiz-Smith, Claire Colgan, Lynn Kelly, and Anthony Lamantia; solicitor Patrick Armstrong; business

manager Meredith Thompson; and secretary Erin Masker. Coolbaugh’s next meeting has been moved to Monday, June 1 following a 6 p.m. work session. Directions can be found at Coolbaughtwp.org.

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forecast data from the 2008 recession and annual financial reports for fiscal years 2006Continued from page 1 2018, PMSD business office staff initially expect a loss of Mattioli families and Pocono $9.5 million in local revenue Raceway had been working to impact 2020-2021 fiscal with legislators in Harrisburg to ensure directives were prop- year budget planning. He shared insight to plans erly addressed. Explaining a reporting the district received symbolic “Finish line” apan allocation of $1.9 million proach, he listed how graduates would safely cross the line in federal funding under the Education Stabilization Fund with a licensed driver in their registered vehicle. Remaining Program Elementary and Secondary School Emergency in their vehicles while parked Relief requested by the Comin the infield, families and monwealth of Pennsylvania. friends can watch the proHe concluded with a stategram on the Raceway’s the big ment, “We continue to look screen montors. Explaining the concept came forward to a financial turnaround in the short term for from seeing graduates and not only our district but for their families’ despair over all of our taxpayers, residents, the possibility of not having a ceremony; he noted the facility small businesses and the enis a “gem [we wanted to] share tire community.” Michael Polash of Chartwells with the public.” reviewed 2020-2021 food serBusiness Manager Joe vice budget figures. No price Colozza provided a financial increases were included, and update. Reporting district board approval followed along budget deadlines across the with appreciation for making Commonwealth remain June over 130,680 meals to date for 30; he stated how COVID-19 students during the COVID-19 has created a “significant school closures. strain” on the economy. The board approved a calConsidering the economic impact on the local communi- endar change presented by Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth ty transforming the financial Robison making the last day of environment back to the last school for all students, includrecession, he shared Pennsyling seniors, as June 10. vania Association of School For information on Pocono Business Officials statewide projections of a $1 billion loss Mountain School District’s in revenues due to an expected next online meeting planned for June 3 visit PMSD.org for drop in property, earned insign-on instructions and upcome, and real estate transfer taxes, as well as interest earn- dates. ings. Based on PASBO model

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Memorial Day Weekend in the Pocono Mountains Many ways to safely enjoy the region Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer in the Pocono Mountains. Although COVID-19 has altered travel plans this year, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday while following federal, state and local guidelines. While Pike and Monroe counties remain in the ‘red’ phase of Governor Tom Wolf’s statewide reopening plan, Wayne and Carbon counties transitioned to the ‘yellow’

phase on May 22. In response, the Lake Wallenpaupack and Jim Thorpe Visitors Centers will reopen with limited capacity this weekend to provide restroom access for guests. Here are some fun and safe ways to spend the holiday: Hiking / Biking State and national parks, like the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, provide an abundance of trails with rewarding views. Remember to ‘leave no trace’

and throw away garbage in designated areas. Park rangers recommend avoiding crowded parking lots and sticking to locations that are not busy. 1. Golfing From birds to birdies, nature and a game of golf go hand-in-hand in the Pocono Mountains. Most courses are open for the season and have implemented precautions, including cart restrictions

and requiring reserved tee times. Purchase a Golf-ARound Card to play twice at seven participating courses for just $25 per round, cart included. Buy the card online for future use or purchase it at a participating course to use right away on valid dates and times. 2. Camping From traditional camping to glamping, plan your experience to be rustic or refined. Most privately-owned campgrounds are open for the season,

providing a great way to relax, unwind and social distance around the campfire. 3. Whitewater Rafting Get some fresh air with an adventure on the water. Starting this weekend, several whitewater rafting businesses in the Pocono Mountains will reopen for the season. Companies have precautions in place, including keeping parties on the same raft and limiting the amount of people in a group. 4. Boating Hit the open water this weekend in a canoe, kayak, raft, or boat. From know the business has comLake Wallenpaupack to mitted to following guidelines the Delaware River, rental set forth by federal, state and companies around the local agencies. Businesses are region are providing serencouraged to read the Pocono vices. After a long day on Promise then sign and adopt the water, consider supit. porting our local restauThe Pocono Mountains rants and place a to-go Visitors Bureau makes no order. warranties with respect to the Activities such as fishing, ultimate effectiveness of the mountain biking, and UTV Pocono Promise program and rentals are also available at assumes no responsibility for select locations this weekassuring compliance by any end. Before heading out, the business with such guidelines. Pocono Mountains Visitors The Pocono Promise is a set Bureau recommends calling of voluntary commitments by ahead to confirm availabililocal businesses to residents, ty and inquire about specific employees and customers for coronavirus-related requirethe COVID-19 recovery period. ments that may be in place.

More than 150 businesses sign & adopt ‘Pocono Promise’ Following a virtual signing ceremony Monday led by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, more than 150 businesses and counting have pledged to sign and support the Pocono Promise. From barber shops and dental offices to restaurants and resorts, businesses of all shapes and sizes throughout the Pocono Mountains voluntarily vow to follow certain guidelines that protect residents, employees and customers once it is time to reopen. Those guidelines include aggressive cleaning protocols, health surveys for staff before starting their shift, special

training, and using personal protective equipment when possible. In return, businesses ask employees and customers to follow certain guidelines as well, which include following social distancing protocols and staying home/visiting another time if feeling sick. “The more businesses that adopt this promise, the more solidarity we demonstrate to our residents and our visitors,” said Chris Barrett, President/ CEO of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. “Together we’ll attest that the Pocono Mountains is doing everything possible to overcome this cri-

sis in the safest and best way possible.” While Pike and Monroe counties remain in the ‘red’ phase of Governor Tom Wolf’s statewide reopening plan, Wayne and Carbon counties will enter the ‘yellow’ phase this Friday, May 22. When returning to normalcy, the business community must prepare to ensure everyone’s safety while continuing to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Businesses that are part of the Pocono Promise will publicly display door signs and flyers at their facilities. When customers see this, they

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Planting weekend celebrated at Garden of Giving

A group working to prepare the carefully marked and staked rows, readying them to be planted.

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squash, and two acres of sweet corn. The fresh picked food will be donated to local pantries for families in need of additional sources of nutritious foods. Farm hours will be extended in June, to be open from Tuesday–Saturday, as planting continues and maintaining of the fields continues, with fertilizing, weeding and other chores. The new orchard was in bloom for its very first spring; two dozen fruit trees were donated last year by local resident Dr. Krupa Daniels and the West End Rotary. The fruit will be a welcome addition to family diets. Also new this year is the fencing and overhead netting installed around the chicken coops and large yard; it will keep the dozens of egg-laying chickens safe from predators, a constant danger to fowl in the Poconos. The eggs collected number in the hundreds of dozens; all are carefully washed and packed prior to

distribution. Groups that would like to join the volunteer crew can call the Garden at 570-402-1282 to arrange a time. Information can be found on the Facebook page Garden of Giving, and on the web page TheGardenOfGiving.org. Email contact is GardenOfGiving@gmail.com. The farm is located off Route 715 at 2556 Rising Hill Drive, Saylorsburg.

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Wins photography award in Pocono Arts Council’s Earth Speaks VI Exhibition Lehigh Valley-based photographer Glenn Koehler has won the Photography Award in the Pocono Arts Council’s The Earth Speaks VI: A Juried Exhibition on the Environmental Crisis. The exhibit, original-

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ly slated to be displayed at Northampton Community College’s Monroe Campus in the Dunning Art Gallery, has moved to a virtual platform at the Pocono Arts Council’s website. “The Earth Speaks is an artist’s means of capturing their concern regarding the climate crisis and how it is affects our planet, as well as an opportunity to offer possiblesolutions,” the council said in a statement. Koehler’s award-winning work, Biloxi, Two Years After Katrina, is part of a series spanning the days immediately following Hurricane Katrina through the subsequent rebuilding of a home in the community 18 months later. Koehler, then a senior at Saucon Valley High School, was deployed to Mississippi as part of a search and rescue team just days following the storm. He spent a week and a half serving as part of a ground crew going house-to-house in Waveland, MS, considered ‘ground zero’ of the hurricane. Documenting the ravaged landscape along the way, Koehler’s work Old Glory, Hurricane Katrina from this time period was also accepted into the exhibition. Koehler’s award-winning photo depicts a barren landscape and a wind and storm surge-battered McDonald’s sign just off the coast in Biloxi,

Mississippi, nearly a year and a half following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Serving as part of a group rebuilding homes for residents, he returned to the same areas, capturing the shocking amount of inaction and destruction still evident in the communities long after the storm was gone. “I’m honored to have my photography, especially some of my earliest work, recognized by the Pocono Arts Council,” Koehler said in a statement. “The incredible damage wrought by the hurricane was heartening to see in person. Witnessing it, combined with the principles and ethics raised by my fellow artists in The Earth Speaks, show that humanity has a long way to go towards achieving a sustainable relationship and understanding our role with our planet.” Koehler and his fellow award winners were invited to present and speak on their works virtually in a program that can be viewed at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=5MzeaqsI-4E. The Earth Speaks VI exhibit is viewable online and selected works can be purchased at https://poconoarts. org/gallery/. The exhibit was juried by Santa Bannon, the founder of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art & Design, and the director of Santa Bannon Fine Art.

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Remembering Keokee Chapel by Suzanne Fretz McCool I have so many happy memories of the Keokee Chapel in Paradise Valley. Actually Keokee is a Native American word from the Lenape tribe meaning “our daughter.” My happy memories stem from our two weeks of Vacation Bible School (VBS) every summer for all the children of Paradise Township. Several of the pastors and congregation members (usually Sunday school teachers) from several other churches in our township or neighboring townships worked together to put on our VBS each summer. In fact I can remember Rev. Foose from our own church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Reformed (UCC) in Swiftwater, being present and leading some of the daily services. I even remember him playing softball with us during our recess times. Some of the kids hit the balls so far that we had to dodge the gravestones to retrieve those big hits! Keokee Chapel has a beautiful cemetery surrounding the beautiful church. Another fond memory is that for several summers a lame deer with a big red cross painted on its back would come out of the rhododendron thicket by the stream and let us pet it. Someone named this deer Bambi. Also, we were allowed to wade in the creek on the really hot days during our recess time. I’m sure this would never be allowed today because of liability issues, but the 1950s were a special time, which we children enjoyed so much; and no one ever got hurt going wading. Of course, the highlight of each day was bringing all the classes together for the sing-a-longs in the sanctuary.

They were wonderful, and we learned so many songs which we loved and which we would sing at the final program the parents would come to on the last day of VBS. In my research I learned that Keokee Chapel, which is a United Methodist Church (UMC) today, traces its roots to evangelical meetings conducted in Paradise Township on that site beginning in 1838. By 1851, the congregation built a meeting place for $400. It may have stood on the portion of today’s Church’s Sunday school room. During the 1850’s, the church was served by the Lehigh Circuit. In speaking to Pam Koerner Dunlap, who has been a member of Keokee Chapel for many years, I learned a lot about the history of the church. Also, I should add that Pam and I were in the first grade together at the Paradise School. Also, we were in the first graduating class at the Pocono Mountain “Jointure,” now called the Pocono Mountain School District (PMSD). Pam informed me that Mary E. Monroe from Cleveland, Ohio, vacationed here for many years and actually owned a home across the road

from Keokee where the Lazy Rock Lodge, a township resort stood. However, Mary’s home burned down at some point and Lazy Rock was a somewhat modern structure in modern times as I recall it. Often Mary E. Monroe and her secretary Miriam J. Carse, who were attracted to the little church, most likely walked across the road to attend services. Actually, Mary Monroe donated several items to the church and Sunday school such as a library, carpet, an organ, a pulpit Bible, the Baptismal font, and Communion chalices. Mary and Miriam must have enjoyed their visits to Paradise Township and loved the little church. Unfortunately, in 1866, Mary Monroe’s daughter, Mary Keokee Monroe died. To preserve her daughter’s memory, Mary donated $10,000 to erect a new church for the Paradise congregation, and it was to be called “Keokee Memorial Chapel” after her daughter’s middle name. Remember, Keokee translates from the Lenape and means “our daughter.” Because of Mary E. Monroe’s generosity, the congregation received a debt-free, completely furnished church

and more grounds to extend the cemetery. Pam reminded me that Keokee Chapel celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2013. I remember attending one of its events at that time. In closing, I must say that Paradise Township is truly blessed to have this beautiful

historic, Victorian structure still standing today. It is an active church with a dedicated pastor and congregation. It is my feeling that Keokee Memorial Chapel is a beacon of faith and hope in what is sometimes our rather chaotic world.

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Area Funerals DARRYL SEAWOOD lakeside with fishing pole Cancer won the final round in hand wearing the world’s but heaven is the real champ. most durable corduroy shorty Darryl Seawood of Blakeslee shorts, subjecting him to conceded to his hard-fought battle with lung and liver can- decades of fun-loving famcer on Monday, May 18, 2020. ily ridicule. He could put MacGyver to shame with He was 55 years old. Born in his resourceful and radical Easton, he was the son of the contraptions, a trait that late Richard and Judy Searuns deep in his DNA. He wood. found joy in cutting the grass He worked at Harvel Plasand cooking for his family, tics in Easton for 15 years prior to enjoying the richness hosting weekly family dinner nights with tacos a constant of the Pocono soil and heat staple on the menu. of the sun working as a farm Darryl will be deeply hand for Heckman’s Ormissed by so many loved chard in Effort. But his most ones and friends. In adrewarding role was fatherdition to his children he hood. He was dedicated to is survived by four grandsingle-handedly raising his four children, Jimmy (partner children, Thomas, Neveah, Tori) of Jim Thorpe, Christo- Nova and Autumn; brothpher (financé Karissa) of East ers Dan of Effort and Dave (wife Kelly) of Milton; Stroudsburg, Aime (fiancé sisters Debra Hartley, Dawn Brian) of Saylorsburg, and Wieder, and Dana Seawood Kaitlyn still at home. all of Effort, and 16 nieces Darryl loved hunting and and nephews. He is precedfishing and could be seen ed in death by his parents, nephews little Jim and Ray, his brother-in-law big Jim and his adoring late Aunt Nancy and Uncle Dick. Services will be announced at a later date due to the pandemic. In lieu of flowers the family appreciates donations to be made to Kaitlyn Seawood via gofundme to help offset final expenses.

THELMA COURTNEY Thelma Courtney, 96, of Tobyhanna, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. She was the widow of the late Oscar Wilkinson, who passed away in 1983. Born in Ohio, Thelma was the daughter of the late James and Harriet (Lester) Tyler. Thelma earned her Ph.D in English and taught for 52 years in the Newark school district. She is survived by her son Charles Courtney of Tobyhanna and daughter Harriet Maddox of Colorado. Cremation services are private. WILLIAM EARL KUNOW William Earl Kunow, 60, of Pocono Lake, passed away Sunday evening, May 10, 2020, while under hospice care in a friend’s home in Blakeslee. Born on January 7, 1960 in East Orange, NJ, he was the son of Judith (Griffith) Kunow of Parsippany, NJ and the late Earl William Kunow. Bill worked as a plumber for Builder’s Choice Plumbing. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two children, Alex Kunow of Brodheadsville and Alia Kunow-Contreras of Allentown; a grandson, Dante; and a sister, Janet Kunow of Parsippany, NJ.

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JEROME LARKIN Jerome “Jerry” Larkin, 70, He was an avid shooter and of Mount Pocono, died Thurs- lover of cars and motorcycles. day, May 14, 2020 at home. In addition to his wife, he He was the loving husband of is survived by his children, Perla (Barriga) Larkin, with Gregory Larkin of Orlando, whom he shared 47 years of Florida, and Ian Larkin of San marriage. Francisco, California; and his Born in Brooklyn, New York, sister, Iriana Larkin of Anhe was the son of the late Rob- them, Arizona. ert and Anne (Constantine) There will be no services at Larkin. this time; private cremation Jerry owned AIC since 1983; has been entrusted to Bolock it will live on in his memory. Funeral Home Crematory. ROZENIA ROGERS Rozenia Rogers, 79, of cal supply unit for many years. Tobyhanna, passed away on She was of the Baptist faith. Thursday April 23, 2020 in Rozenia is survived by a St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson daughter, Shelia Rogers and Campus, Easton. She was the her husband Alfred Miwidow of Harry Rogers. Born chael of Tobyhanna; and two in Columbia, South Carolina grandchildren, Raven Higgisshe was the daughter of Mary sion-Rogers and Ashlie Rogers May. Shearer. She was preceded in Rozenia was a resident of death by Harold Eugene RogTobyhanna for the past 20 ers and Patrician Ann Rogers. years and prior to that she rePrivate family graveside sersided in the Bronx, New York. vices were held April 17, in the She was employed at the AlStroudsburg Cemetery. Burial bert Einstein Hospital in New followed the services. York City working in the surgi-

2020 Greater Pocono Home & Outdoor Living Show sets new dates The 2020 Greater Pocono Home & Outdoor Living Show has been moved to the Fall and will take place September 26 and 27 at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions. The annual home show, sponsored by the Pocono Builders Association, will give potential vendors and consumers alike the opportunity to discuss projects that can be completed this Fall or perhaps think ahead to Spring 2021 building and remodeling. For further information, visit poconobuilders.org or contact Dottie Gentile, consultant at gentiledb@gmail. com or call 570-885-7376.

PAGE 8 — THE JOURNAL OF THE POCONO PLATEAU, MAY 21–JUNE 3, 2020 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF MONROE NOTICE OF A GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD: TUESDAY, June 2, 2020 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00AM TO 8:00PM (Prevailing Time) THE VOTERS OF MONROE COUNTY: Pursuant to the requirements of Section 906 of the Pennsylvania Election Code approved in 1937, notice is hereby given setting forth the names of all public offices for which nominations are to be made, and the names of all party offices for which candidates are to be elected at the General Primary Election to be held on: Tuesday, June 2, 2020

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF POLLING PLACE To the Electors of Smithfield 3 Effective March, 2020 Notice is hereby given by the County Board of Elections of Monroe County that the polling place in said District has been changed: From: Smithfield Elementary School 245 River Rd., E. Stroudsburg, PA To: SHAWNEE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. (NEW) 102 FIRE HOUSE LANEEast Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Monroe County Board of Elections Sara L. May-Silfee, Director

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF POLLING PLACE To the Electors of Stroud 3 Effective March, 2020 Notice is hereby given by the County Board of Elections of Monroe County that the polling place in said District has been changed: From: Wesleyan Church 915 N. Fifth St., Stroudsburg, PA To: MOOSE LODGE (NEW) Banquet Hall 705 STOKES MILL RD. East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Monroe County Board of Elections Sara L. May-Silfee, Director

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NOTICE The Monroe County Board of Elections will convene at 7:00 a.m. on June 2, 2020, in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA for the purpose of conducting business relating to the Election. If you require any special accommodations with regards to this meeting please provide sufficient notice of your needs to the Commissioners’ Office, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 or phone (570) 5173165. MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS Sara L. May-Silfee, Director of Elections

NOTICE The Monroe County Board of Elections will convene at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA for the purpose of counting the Absentee/ Mail-In Ballots. One authorized representative of each candidate in an election and one representative from each political party shall be permitted to remain in the room in which the absentee ballots and mail-in ballots are canvassed. MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS Sara L. May-Silfee, Director of Elections

NOTICE The Monroe County Board of Elections will convene at 9:00 a.m. on June 5, 2020, in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA for the computation and canvassing of the return votes cast at the General Primary on June 2, 2020. If you require any special accommodations with regards to this meeting please provide sufficient notice of your needs to the Commissioners’ Office, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 or phone (570) 5173165. MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS Sara L. May-Silfee, Director of Elections

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Music in the Mountains brings virtual festival to Poconos The Pocono Mountains Music Festival will present “Music In The Mountains” this summer through its first ever, virtual Festival experience, Silent Symphony, on Saturday, August 1. With music festivals and concerts being

cancelled all over the country, the Pocono Mountains Music Festival believes it is more important than ever to continue to deliver the healing qualities of music during these challenging times. We are thrilled to give this gift of music to the

Pocono community that has supported us since 2009. Participants in the Silent Symphony experience will receive a link to a playlist personally curated by the Festival’s Artistic Director, Scott Coulter. He promises a

Pocono Raceway opening seasonal campground facilities Campers can choose between two campgrounds at Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, each offering up-to 50-amp power, water, sewage hookups and many family-friendly amenities accessible to all at both campgrounds. All campgrounds allow for safe social distancing for you and your loved ones. Daily rates start at $45 and weekly rates at $285. The new sites at the ‘Infield RV Park’, located inside the track, allow the ultimate camping experience of staying in the very spots NASCAR drivers stay during the annual races. You will have access to two playgrounds, bike and scooter trails and a dog park, all within walking distance to your campsite. ‘Long Pond Campground’ is the off-site location, only minutes down the road from the track. Enjoy the outdoor pool and newly renovated amenities like the outdoor lounge area, indoor lounge and game room. Guests have access to both campground amenities. Together, choose your campground experience in the beautiful Pocono Mountains and at a NASCAR track. In partnership with local businesses, Pocono Raceway also offers convenient organic

food purchases from Pocono Organics, ATV Tours through Pocono Outdoor Adventures, Slingshot Rentals, StockCar Racing Experience and more. All campgrounds will follow all protocols set by the CDC guidelines and state officials.

For the safety of patrons, certain amenities and facilities will be closed until they are permitted to open. If you have any questions email campground@poconoraceway.com and a camping specialist will get back to you.

wide range of musical styles – Beethoven to Bacharach, Gershwin to Gaga. The “homebase” for this free event will be the spectacular landscape of Skytop Lodge. Participants can have their own personal experience of music and nature in a safe setting*. Or, if they’d prefer, participants can also enjoy it from the comfort of their own home. Maybe you’ll stroll around Skytop lake while the sounds of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony come through your headphones and then find yourself dancing to the disco beat of “A Fifth of Beethoven.” Or, will you and the family “Move Like Jagger” in your own backyard? All you’ll need is headphones and your personal device, whether it’s a laptop, tablet or cellphone.

So mark your calendar now for Saturday, August 1. You won’t want to miss this day of joyous music. Check the PMMF website (www.poconofest.org) for more details about Silent Symphony and upcoming Festival events. About The Pocono Mountains Music Festival. The Festival is now in its 11th Season. Originally founded in 2009 as the Buck Hill Skytop Music Festival by Buck Hill resident, David S. Mazza, M.D., the Festival has presented world-class performers from a wide range of performing arts disciplines. The mission of the Pocono Mountains Music Festival, together with its Performing Arts Camp is to engage world-class talent from all musical genres to entertain, enrich and educate.

Seth’s Sightings Our weather has gone from an overnight light snows two weeks ago to highs near 80. Those cold night did in our magnolia blooms on our tree beside our office in White Haven, though a handful of hardy blooms amazingly survived. At our home, the lilacs made it through the freeze okay. So we doubled down and planted some ornamentals … which deer promptly ate … and so we tripled down and bought deer-resistant flowers and planted those in the holes where the ornamentals were. We moved what remained of those into the back yard, behind a fence. Sightings this week include an extra-large red-shouldered hawk, perched atop a light pole beside a hilltop parking lot, likely looking for an unsuspecting rodent. A tall gray

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by Seth Isenberg

heron was sighted beside local pond, making its way in the shallows, hoping to snag a frog or two. I’ve also sighted some active fox, and check out the fox kits story in this month’s LAKE NEWS for a sighting by one of our readers. Armed Forces Day, May 16, we took Slater to an event held by Mission BBQ in Wilkes-Barre. Veterans gathered for a ceremony and the singing of The Star Spangled Banner. As the only attending WWII veteran, he was fussed over by the proprietors – at good social distance, and attendees gave him a round of applause. Early this month, just after the printing of the Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Ruth and I made an out-of-state to the Middletown Times-Herald in upstate New York to pick up a customer’s newspaper off that

press. The drive was necessary because owner Gannett closed the facility effective that Friday, moving the work to a huge modern facility in New Jersey. This work was one of the last customers on the press. Arriving after noon, we saw a big empty building and a small shift of inserters who were sharing some sad good-byes as their last job finished. Our ride home was off the highway, along roads lines with some homes built in the 1700s. The next day, I placed the job in the mail, then drove into Wayne County to mail the local zip code for the customer, to deliver to the customer’s office. This past Sunday, we tuned in to MRN radio to listen to the NASCAR race at Darlington via the internet since this area has no over the air affiliate. It was nice to hear the sports call. Looking at highlights, I’m glad to have the sport back, and sad to see the empty stands. Looking at this holiday weekend, we’re working on another customer’s newspaper. If things were normal, as in virus free, one of the days would have been a chance for us to go on a trip, and another would have been a day at Knoebels people-watching. Knoebels is waiting on Columbia County to get into the green before opening. Pocono Raceway is waiting to learn if NASCAR will keep their two-race weekend date in late June, or move it. Events for the weekend are cancelled or postponed. The

earliest events we still hope to attend are the Celtic Fling in Mt. Hope, Lancaster County, which is stubbornly hanging on to its June 26 to 28 weekend. July events look more likely, though the cancellations keep rolling in. I want to believe that things should be green by the time Musikfest rolls around in August in Bethlehem, and the PA Renaissance Faire opens in August in Mt. Hope. Happy news is that crops are such that our CSA membership at Detweiler’s Farm near White Haven will begin to provide us with a weekly box of freshgrown local produce soon.

I’ve mentioned our ancient Subaru in this column, and it reached an amazing milestone, 220,000 miles, on the 21st. 80k of those are ours. The old thing — a hard used work vehicle built about 15 years ago — has been good to us. Now it’s babied, needing extra oil and coolant, but still running. It’ll be used lightly when temperatures exceed 80 to keep it from overheating, kept in reserve for next winter. Keep patience and good humor through the shutdown. As local businesses reopen, get out and support them. They need all the customers they can handle.

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include: creek snorkeling, tie-dying, bird banding, offsite hikes, fossils, cool critter activities, nature hikes, pond and stream study, scavenger hunt, tree and plant exploration, citizen science projects, and more... Hands-on activities combined with the resources of the EE Center provide a safe environment for a child interested in “Getting in Touch With Nature”. Camp is Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Cost: 2 Weeks/EE Member/$250, Non-member/$275 or 1 Week EE Member/$160, Non-member/$175. Late Pickup 3:30 – 6 p.m. Cost: $50/ week or $10/day Applications can be found online at www.mcconservation.org. For more information, call the E. E. Center at (570) 629-3061 or visit the website. Due to COVID-19, full refunds will be given in the event that day camp is cancelled.

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Journal Police Beat My list of scams for this issue is light — so I’m repeating my ask from our readers to send in a few words about what scams you have encountered. Send them to journal news@pa.metrocast.net, or call in and leave me a message at 570 215-0204 x302. Yesterday, I received a poorly worded notice via e-mail claiming to be from Amazon, claiming that Amazon Support had a buy of a $25 gift card from Google Chrome, followed by a letter again in poor English asking me to verify my billing name and address. Without this (in 24 hours), all my pending orders with Amazon will be cancelled. And it’s completely bogus. Spelling, language use and how the notices are presented

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saw, tile and sheet rock to recessed lighting inserts, a value of nearly $1,800. PSP is investigating a breakin at an Eastbrook Road, Sun Valley, Effort home, discovered the afternoon of 5-15. The garage door and a window were broken. Thieves stole three TVs, a TroyBilt lawn mower, a leaf blower and tools. PSP would welcome information — call them at 570 646-2271. Discovered 5-19, thieves stole some treated 2x12s, bundles of shingles, some siding and some Harley parts, from a home on the 2500 block of Route 115 in Effort. Calls would be welcome to help PSP-F with investigation of this theft, too. The new owner of a Molasses Valley Road, Kunkletown home arrived to find that someone had drained the oil from his oil tanks on 4-22, PSP-L. Local and state police are looking at more I.D. theft incidents, including unauthorized card use. There are also a handful of reports of shoplifting.

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PMRPC prepares for local impact of Covid-19 economics by Jeanine Hofbauer Uncertain of the overall financial impact COVID 19 will cause throughout the area; Pocono Mountain Regional Police Chief Chris Wagner announced a pause in 20202021 hiring during the May 12 police commission meeting. Candidates’ physical testing is on hold because school fa-

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Monsignor McHugh School closing permanently, celebrates last graduation while social distancing Monsignor McHugh School in Cresco is closing its doors permanately at the end of the school year. The Diocese of Scranton announced the closure earlier this month, citing financial losses. The closure came with no warning and left the Principal, faculty and families devastated. MMS will be hosting a

graduation in their parking lot, where they will cheer on the last graduating 8th grade class. All are welcome to attend. Decorate your cars and come park at MMS and show support and cheer on the MMS graduatuates while remaining inside your cars. Let’s fill the lot! Established in 1961, the in-

timate family-like atmosphere of MMS will be missed by many. Come show your support for a school that helped shape the lives of so many in Barrett Township and far beyond. Eighth graders will meet at Bolock Funeral Home on Sunday, May 31, no later than 2:45. The cars will drive up to

MMS. Eighth grade families will park in the teacher lot. The graduates’ families can get out of the cars and stand on the lawn (social distancing protocol please). Each graduate (in cap and gown) will walk through the parking lot and be cheered on by faculty/ families. There will be a table at the area where children are

dropped off in the morning where the diplomas will be distributed. MMS Principal Dr. Becca Torregrossa said, “These 8th graders deserve to be celebrated. Our last graduating class deserves to be celebrated. Please come and make this a special day for our last class at Monsignor McHugh School!”

Tunkhannock Twp.…

Murphy’s Loft took a turn to a smaller space on Deppners Road. The move was due to impending PennDOT highway occupancy permit expiration and difficulty in finding funding for installation. Clean-up/Bulk Trash scheduled for May 15-18 has been

moved to September 11-14. Polling place for the Pennsylvania Primary Election on June 2 will be at Tunkhannock Township municipal building. April’s general fund balance was $1,786,738.32 with income of $440,593.27 and expenses of $221,965.89. Bills

approved totaled $26,451.98. Supervisors DePiano, George Ewald and Steve Malaico took part in the evening’s Zoom meeting in addition to solicitor Dan Lyons, secretary/ treasurer Tina Kernan, and

zoning officer Kate Lambert, with a few online spectators. Tunkhannock Township’s next regular monthly meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 10 at municipal offices at 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond.

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